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Jean-François Canat, partner at UGGC Avocats, contributed to the founding of the law firm in 1993. He has been a lawyer for the best part of his life and had various experiences in other law firms. Jean-François Canat’s practice is a rare occurrence in a law firm such as UGGC Avocats and makes him special. Indeed, he is mostly involved in litigation in matters of commercial law and art market law. Its expertise allows him to deal with a great many legal matters, both provi...

Frank Martin Laprade is a corporate law specialist, with a particular focus on listed companies in Paris. He has been a lecturer and researcher at the University of Paris Sud (XI) and a member of the Ansa legal committee for over 15 years. His expertise includes advising on takeover bids, issuance of securities giving access to capital, listing and delisting of companies on the stock exchange, as well as litigation (administrative sanctions, market abuse, shareholder disputes). He is also the...

Partner, Jérémie Swiecznik is highly experienced in advising issuers and investment funds on venture capital or growth capital operations. He also advises listed and unlisted companies of all sizes on all mergers, acquisitions and reorganisations, both in France and overseas. His industry expertise includes healthcare services, technology and business services. Jérémie assists private equity and real estate funds, banks, financial institutions, corporates, family o...

Alexis Rapp is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Alexis, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christine CARPENTIER negotiates and drafts the contracts required to carry out industrial projects, particularly in the field of renewable energy(wind, solar). She is a specialist in contractual and tort liability and also represents clients in litigation involving issues ofindustrial risks, the environment, insurance law and strict liability (in particular, in asbestos-related litigation). Career She holds a post-graduate degree (DESS) in business and tax law (University of Paris II) and a p...

Corinne Khayat has been a partner of UGGC Avocats since 2000, where she co-heads the Competition Law department. She regularly represents her clients before the courts and competition authorities and advises in all areas of French and EU competition law. She has particular experience in notifying mergers and joint ventures to the French Competition Authority. She handles proceeding before competition authorities. Corinne Khayat assists French and foreign clients, mostly large and medium size ...

Philippe Dubois is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation. Philippe, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Philippe is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julien Fouret is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and International Arbitration. Julien, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julien is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marie Fillon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Marie, who practices law in Paris, France, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christian Saint-Palais is a Paris-based attorney with Le Borgne Saint-Palais Associés whose practice focuses on criminal defense , white-collar matters, and complex litigation. He holds a post-graduate diploma (DEA) in international public law and was admitted to the Paris Bar in 1992. In 1995, he joined the criminal defense practice founded by Jean-Yves Le Borgne. A former Secrétaire de la Conférence, Mr. Saint-Palais has represented clients in significant criminal proce...